Lagos Govt Accuses Nigerian Army Personnel Of Assaulting Officials
The Lagos State Government has accused Nigerian Army personnel of assaulting its officials.
The officials in question are operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), commonly known as KAI.
According to reports, the altercation arose after the KAI operatives removed illegal structures erected by army personnel along the perimeter fence of Yaba College of Technology.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the incident. He stated that the attack on the KAI officers was allegedly carried out under the directive of two senior army personnel.
He said: “Earlier today, officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), lawfully engaged in their duties in Yaba, were subjected to an unprovoked attack by personnel of the Nigerian Army under the directive of Major Adebiyi and Captain Gowon.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General T. Lagbaja, and the Director of Chaplain Services, Lt. Col. T.E. Ogbonyomi, for their swift and decisive intervention in support of civil authorities.
“Their leadership has ensured that KAI officers continue to carry out their responsibilities without further disruption, reinforcing the principle that military personnel are subject to the authority of civil governance within their jurisdictions.
“We strongly condemn this unwarranted and unacceptable assault on officers executing their lawful duties. Moving forward, such acts will not be tolerated.
“We remain committed to ensuring a #CleanerLagos by upholding safety and sanitation standards across the state.”
In a video shared by the commissioner, a KAI officer is seen lying motionless, while another officer shouts that he is no longer breathing.
Lagos Govt Accuses Nigerian Army Personnel Of Assaulting Officials is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
